Bret Schwarzman Obituary
The family announces the passing of Bret Schwarzman of Perry, Ohio on August 29, 2026. Bret, born on September 22, 1962, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Schwarzman and Eva Schwarzman; his stepfather Tom Fitzgerald; and his grandparents, Howard, Laura Schwarzman, Norman and Nettie Knutson.
He is survived by: his pet Fionn; his wife Julie; his stepchildren, Shannon Valdez (Josh) of Barcelona and Michael Bouffard; his siblings, Pricilla Schwarzman (Bob Anthony), Mark Schwarzman (Nicole Nichols) and Tami Meister; his former wife Kris Dakis; his stepmother Mary Fitzgerald; his aunts and uncles, Daryl Knutson, Stanley Knutson, Laureen Imrie (David), Carol Barribeu and Claudia; his nieces and nephews, Rhysmichael Schwarzman, Jerry Schwarzman, Joshua Mester, Katherine Starr, Nicole Starr, Kaylee Lupica, Kieran Schwarzman, Jillian Mester and Sophia Cromie; and his cousins, Kathleen Harrison, David Pierce, Paul Pierce, Tim Pierce and Laura Schultz.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Crooked Creek Conservation Club (4323 State Rte 534, Rome, OH 44085).
He often said that if he ever won the lottery, he would donate half of his winnings to an indigent fund to help people without insurance who needed a heart transplant.
